Tuesday, 31 May 2011

how exciting! the beautifully stylish rhiannon from liebemarlene vintage has opened an online shop along with her friend jamie hopper, the shop has a mix of some amazing designers- such as secret squirrel and TBA- as well as lots of lovely vintage stuff. they've also created a stunning lookbook with a suitably perfect model.

Sunday, 29 May 2011

my brother's work has been chosen as one of the architecture entries to take part in the royal academy summer exhibition. the entry has been a real labour of love for him and his colleague, and included a long van journey from edinburgh to london with some very large architectural models, but it paid off! the exhibition runs from june 7 - august 15 and it'll definitely be worth going- as well as the architecture room there will be plenty of art to feast your eyes on. I can't wait for a little day out to london to have a look.

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

"If your house was burning, what would you take with you? It's a conflict between what's practical, valuable and sentimental. What you would take reflects your interests, background and priorities. Think of it as an interview condensed into one question."

it's a great idea, and makes for a lovely tumblr. it's so interesting to see the things people really care about.

I really don't know what I would choose, ruby would be top of the list of course! I guess some of my precious books, my laptop, cameras and old photos. what would you choose? If you have some ideas you should go and submit to the blog!

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

1. a new song from bon iver? oh yes please! I'm really looking forward to the new album

2. this shoot on clever nettle's blog is so romantic and lovely, a perfectly executed ballet theme! shop for gorgeous vintage clothes like the ones in the photo-shoot over at the clever nettle etsy store, I want so many things in that shop

3. nice little chevron favour bags on etsy. these would be lovely for packaging up little prints or postcards

6. all of the prints on sonnenzimmer are great, this one is called ike-no-bo by nick + nadine and I want to have it on my wall

7. something else I would love to have on my wall is one of shanna murray's genius illustrated decals, I'm totally in love with them, they are so pretty and clever, and not at all like any other decals I've seen

8. this blog never fails to leave me feeling calm and inspired, simple and beautiful photography from brian ferry

9. ooh look at this beauty of an illustration from krisatomic! the same recognisable features we're used to seeing on her girls, but in a new style, and this was all done in one photoshop layer! magic. I love her glowing skin tones

I'm Ismay. I run a jewellery company with my best friend called Paper & Chain. I also do a bit of freelance illustration and photography. I live with my boyfriend and our two cats in London. I like sharing things that I think are awesome.